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Chapter 164: Evil Spirits Forbidden
Chapter 164: Evil Spirits Forbidden
Gu Qingfeng stood with his blade, and with a loud voice, he declared, "From this day forward, evil spirits are forbidden in Guangyang Prefecture. Any sorcerer within the borders of Guangyang who dares to harm another soul will face the extermination of their entire family!"
As he spoke, Gu Qingfeng suddenly swung his blade forward, a blood-red blade aura slicing through the heavens and earth. The hill shattered, and a ten-mile-long gash was etched into the ground, as if it had been there since the beginning of time.
"Any sorcerer from outside Guangyang who dares to cross this boundary will die!"
With that, Gu Qingfeng sheathed his blade and turned to look at the city.
The faces of the representatives from various factions changed involuntarily, their hearts filled with a deep sense of fear.
"I give you one day to leave Guangyang Prefecture. Otherwise, you will meet the same fate as Gu Yutian!"
His words hung in the air, and the crowd's spirits sank even further.
In essence, Gu Qingfeng's actions had completely shattered the facade of civility with the world's sorcerers. Some had intended to lash out and accuse him of arrogance, but the memory of the blade that had slain Gu Yutian and the ten-mile-long gash made them think twice.
No way.
Gu Yutian was dead.
The evil spirit within him had been utterly annihilated by that single strike, shattering the myth that evil spirits could not be killed.
To be able to slay Gu Yutian with a single blow, Gu Qingfeng's strength, in their eyes, was far beyond that of a mere Martial Grandmaster. Even a True Will Grandmaster could not achieve such a feat.
Clearly, this was a powerhouse who had transcended the limits of Martial Grandmasters, a supreme being on par with the legendary Martial Ancestors of old.
In the presence of such a formidable figure, the dignity of immortal sects and noble families seemed meaningless.
Regardless of the depth of their heritage, none of the sorcerers who had come to Guangyang Prefecture could compare to Gu Yutian.
With Gu Yutian dead, it would be easy for Gu Qingfeng to wipe them all out.
...
Since Gu Qingfeng had issued his ultimatum, the various sorcerers who had gathered in Guangyang Prefecture now dared not linger a moment longer.
No one believed that Gu Qingfeng was joking.
They had three days.
If they didn't leave, they would likely be left here permanently.
Thus, they dared not stay.
When some of them approached the site of the gash, they saw the ten-mile-long trench, still radiating a terrifying blade intent that made them tremble with fear.
"Overlord Blade Gu Qingfeng!"
"This man must be the greatest martial artist of our time!"
One of them spoke with reverence.
The image of Gu Qingfeng's blade that had slain Gu Yutian was deeply etched in his mind.
Such overwhelming power was far beyond his own capabilities.
Initially, the martial arts of the world had been in decline, with little hope of resurgence.
But now, with the emergence of Gu Qingfeng from Guangyang Prefecture, everything had changed.
A supreme being who could rival the Martial Ancestors of old was enough to lead the martial arts to a new era. Moreover, breaking the myth of the invincibility of evil spirits would send shockwaves throughout the world once the news spread.
Soon, as the various factions fled Guangyang Prefecture in disarray, the events here spread like a hurricane, reaching every corner of the world.
The Tai Shan District!
The Green Cloud Province!
Even the Nine Provinces of the world!
Every faction that heard the news was thrown into turmoil.
The world's sorcerers raged, denouncing Gu Qingfeng as a madman, accusing him of declaring war on all sorcerers, a defiance of the heavens themselves.
However.
Many martial artists hold varying opinions on the matter.
For the lower-tier martial artists, the existence of sorcerers and malevolent spirits is somewhat distant and irrelevant.
However, for those martial artists who have achieved a certain level of power, the existence of sorcerers and malevolent spirits is no secret.
The decline of martial arts.
This is a universally acknowledged fact.
In the past, when the Martial Ancestor spread martial arts across the land, it entered an unprecedented era of prosperity. However, with the Martial Ancestor's passing and the rise of sorcerers, martial arts gradually declined.
Now, the martial arts of the Nine Provinces are like the sun setting in the west, reduced to a mere fraction of their former glory.
But things are different now.
A supreme powerhouse, capable of rivaling the Martial Ancestor, has emerged from Guangyang Prefecture. In full view of the world, he slew the head of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, Gu Yutian, and exterminated all the sect's powerful figures.
Moreover.
He broke the myth that malevolent spirits are immortal.
In a short time.
All martial artists across the land regarded Gu Qingfeng as the foremost martial artist of the present era. The declining martial arts might once again flourish under his guidance.
Upon learning this news, many martial artists couldn't resist setting out for Guangyang Prefecture to pay homage.
Indeed!
It was a pilgrimage!
In their eyes, Gu Qingfeng is the only supreme martial artist since the Martial Ancestor, and calling him a saint of martial arts is not an exaggeration.
"Heard that the Overlord Saber has reached divine levels in martial arts, with his cultivation surpassing the ordinary. He slew the head of an immortal sect with a single strike, bringing glory to martial arts.
If we could receive any guidance from him, it would be a great opportunity!"
"Heh, forget about guidance. Just being able to catch a glimpse of such a being would be a supreme honor!"
"He once delivered a strike before the city of Guangyang Prefecture, leaving behind an indelible saber intent. Many are now heading to Guangyang Prefecture to comprehend that supreme saber intent!"
"What?"
"Such an opportunity exists?"
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go together!"
"Together, together..."
Across the various provinces, the topic of Gu Qingfeng is the subject of much discussion.
As most martial artists set out for Guangyang Prefecture, the immortal sects of the Nine Provinces were filled with rage and indignation.
...
The Ji Family.
The long-secluded patriarch of the Ji Family emerged, his face dark as he listened to the reports from his subordinates.
"Gu Yutian's strength was considerable. The one from Guangyang Prefecture being able to slay him shows that his martial arts have reached divine levels. For now, there's no need for us to confront him directly."
"No matter how strong a martial artist is, they can never achieve immortality."
"In the past, the Martial Ancestor's martial arts reached the pinnacle of creation, surpassing the ranks of grandmasters. But what was the result? He passed away after merely two thousand years."
"Once this person passes, the world will still belong to us sorcerers!"
Hearing the patriarch's words, the other members of the Ji Family fell silent.
These words.
On the surface, it seems the Ji Family is unafraid of the Overlord Saber.
But in reality, anyone can tell that the Ji Family patriarch has no confidence in dealing with such a powerful figure, hence the desire to wait him out.
This news.
Is quite a blow to the Ji Family.
But.
The truth is undeniable.
The Ji Family, with its deep roots and strength on par with the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, can do nothing against Gu Qingfeng. Even if it were the Ji Family, the outcome would be the same.
Laying low.
Might be the best course of action for now.
(End of Chapter)
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